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The Bascom is working towards creating a more integrated and user-friendly experience for our visitors. Please read the following information to familiarize yourself with the process.

How does it work?

Whenever you register for a class or workshop online, you'll be prompted to create a user account during the registration process. The information you provide there can then be used to log in here.

  1. Register for a Workshop
  2. Create your username and password during the registration process
  3. Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
  4. Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!

 

12
Oct
2026

Resident Artist Series: Raku

October 12, 2026 10:00 am - October 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Raku

In this 5 day Raku firing class, students need to have bisque pots ready to fire.  Pots need to be made in advance so that we can spend class time glazing and firing.  Students need to think about having 10-15 small to medium size pots to fire.  No pots bigger than 12 inches in any direction.  There is no Open Studio after class.

17
Oct
2026

All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

October 17, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

Make a wizard hat luminary using clay slabs. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6-18

02
Nov
2026

Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

November 2, 2026 10:00 am - November 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

In this 5 day hand building class, we will create holiday themed clay projects using the slab roller.  Projects include snowmen luminaries, Christmas village luminaries, gnomes, advent wreath/Hanukkah menorah, etc.  Templates will be provided, but students are welcome to create their own.   The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component included in the class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule. 

07
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

 Inspired by the classic handprint turkey, make a pinch pot turkey (with your hand as the tail) and turn it into a special holiday vase. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up 

13
Nov
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

November 13, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

14
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Gingerbread Mug

November 14, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Gingerbread Mug

Make a special holiday mug. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class. 

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

05
Dec
2026

All Ages Pottery: Luminary Trees

December 5, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Luminary Trees

Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

12
Dec
2026

All Ages Pottery: Ornaments

December 12, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Ornaments

Come make a variety of personalized ornaments to keep or share with family and friends. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

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Exhibitions & Shop
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn 
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday; Noon - 5 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)

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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org

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